Glossary

‘May Allah be pleased with him/her’. Used for a companion of a Prophet.

r.h.

‘Rahmatullah Alaihi’ - May Mercy be upon him. Used for a person who was not a companion of a Prophet.

Rabwah

A town in Pakistan where the Central Administration Offices of the community are located. The name is also mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, which led to the Pakistan Government changing the name to Chenab Nagar in 1998.

Raka’at

One complete unit within a Prayer, consisting of a number of different postures of the body with corresponding prescribed prayers, words of glorification and of praise of God.

Ramadhan

The Islamic month for fasting.

Rami

Throwing pebbles at the three stone pillars during pilgrimage.

Rasool

Qur’anic term - Prophet

Rasoolullah

Prophet of Allah

Regional Amir

Regional President in charge of Administration for Region

Regional Qaid/Qaideen

Regional Youth leader(s).

Risala

Magazine.

Rishta Na’ata

Matrimonial Affairs.

Rizq

Qur’anic term - Anything bestowed by God on man, whether material or otherwise.

Ruhani Khazain/Roohani Khazain

Spiritual Treasures. Collection of books of the Promised Messiah (as).

Rukhstana

The reception given at the time that the bride leaves home to go with her husband. The second part of an Islam marriage.